Articles for Marecia Damons

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You may be sending your UIF claim to a dead website

The Unemployment Insurance Fund’s old online claims system is still accepting applications which go nowhere

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News | 20 May 2026

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Fewer people are being convicted for commercial crimes

The NPA’s Specialised Commercial Crimes Unit is underperforming

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Charts | 15 May 2026

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New SASSA system piloted in Bellville office

The agency’s plans to improve service by using technology

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News | 4 May 2026

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US funding cuts put Cape Town users at risk of not getting vital medicine

Streetscapes stepped in to help foot the bill for methadone costs after access issues at some centres

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News | 1 May 2026

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The high cost of negligence in the public health system

Billions of rands are paid out every year in legal claims

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Feature | 29 April 2026

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Dipuo Peters pays R190k to stop sheriff from taking her car

#UniteBehind says the amount Peters paid is “small compared” to her state capture “crimes”

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Brief | 14 April 2026

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Over 300 judgments outstanding for more than six months

Some matters have been outstanding for more than four years

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News | 2 April 2026

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City of Cape Town housing project has backyarders up in arms

Ravensmead backyarders fear they are being sidelined

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News | 1 April 2026

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Documentary reveals SA’s skewed food system

With nearly one in five households being food insecure, activists call for urgent action

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News | 30 March 2026